Best Homemade Granola Recipe

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Maple syrup offers a similar sweetness with less processing.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds can be more affordable and are nut-free.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: coconut chips

Fresh fruit adds moisture and flavor without added sugar.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil enhances flavor and is solid at room temp.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Line a baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang.

Mix rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and cinnamon in a large bowl.

In a separate bowl, combine honey and peanut butter until smooth.

Add the honey mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

Fold in dried fruit and vanilla extract until evenly distributed.

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press down firmly.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown around the edges.

Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the dish.

Lift the granola out using the parchment paper and cut into bars.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

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